The vegetarian fare of South Indian cuisine is famous throughout India. In recent times, when the long-standing monopoly of the tikkas and kormas of North India is slowly being infiltrated by glimpses from the South, it is still mostly via these vegetarian dishes: the dosa, the idli, the vada, the sambhar. It is light, filling,…
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From Savoury to Sweet
Italian Food 101 (Part 6) We’re almost near the end of our journey, at that momentous point where we shift from the savoury domain to the realm of dessert. This week, we discuss Italian mains beyond heavy meat dishes, from veggies to seafood to even chicken. From there, we move on to dessert, with heavy…
Up in Flames, Down to Ashes
I’ve never been to culinary school, but I’m pretty sure one of the first things taught there is not to burn your food. The idea seems intuitive, obvious, almost stupid to mention out loud. What is the best way to show that a particular TV or movie character can’t cook? An oven with smoke coming…
Pasta La Vista (Part 3)
From North to South Last time, we looked at four classic Italian pasta sauces, with an aside on the great Italian tomato. This week, we finish our pasta series by looking at six more. Pasta 5, the pasta al ragu involves a lot more time, creating an incredibly complex sauce. You could use mince and…
The Gourmet Glutton 